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General Electric Theater

General Electric Theater

Description: An anthology series that dramatises as well as presents a comical take on popular anecdotes from various novels, short stories, plays and films.
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Year Released: 1953
Number of seasons: 10
Number of episodes: 303
First episode air date: February 1, 1953
Awards: Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited Series, Movie or a Special (Original Dramatic Score), MORE
Presented By: Ronald Reagan
Network: CBS
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